Does anybody have experience with the new Microtek ScanMaker 5600 Scanner? It sounds promising, 2400x4800 optic resolution, and the price is "lower" -- $169, a separate TPU sells for $80, so for $250 I can get a 2400DPI scanner, much lower than Epson 2450's $400.

I am thinking to use this scanner to scan medium format negatives and slides, and I am wondering if anyone has any experience with it?

Thanks, Wenbiao

-- Wenbiao (wenbiaol@visto.com), December 07, 2001

Answers

My tests show the resolution is overstated.

http://www.truetex.com/telecine.htm

-- Richard J Kinch (kinch@truetex.com), February 21, 2002.

I would like to know if if will work with glass negatives.

-- Mandell (mswj@pipeline.com), May 27, 2002.